Ascension(2021)
6.9(80)1h 37m2021-10-08
Documentary
Overview
The film explores the pursuit of the “Chinese Dream.” Driven by mesmerizing—and sometimes humorous—imagery, this observational documentary presents a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.
- Director:
- Jessica Kingdon
- Producers:
- Kira Simon-Kennedy, Nathan Truesdell, Jessica Kingdon
- Cinematographer:
- Nathan Truesdell
- Composer:
- Dan Deacon
- Production:
- XTR, Field of Vision, Mouth Numbing Spicy Crab, The Gotham Film & Media Institute, Chicken & Egg Films, Cinereach, Firelight Media, Sundance Institute, San Francisco Film Society, Visit Films, MTV Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Trailer
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